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Welcome to Compression Explained! Let's get to know each other and learn the best way to approach this course.

4:27

Audio Signal Anatomy

Before we can understand how compression works, it's important to understand the basic components of what make up an audio signal. We take a look at audio signals, and learn more about levels and metering.

3:27

Dynamic Range

Learn the basics of Dynamic Range as we continue exploring how to read an audio meter.

2:57

A Brief History

Find out how compression started as a tool, and ended up becoming one of the necessary staples of recording equipment.

14:12

Compressor Types

Learn about the 4 types of compressors and the electrical components that control them. We'll take a look at some classic staples that paved the way for the industry.

9:53

Threshold, Ratio & Makeup Gain

Get out your abacus! Its time to do some audio math and figure out what these important controls do to our audio signal.

10:25

Envelope Controls

Learn how to shape your sound by exploring the different types of Envelope controls.

7:06

The Knee

Explore the area where the threshold meets the ratio, and see how it plays an important role on the sound and behavior of the compressor.

11:56

The Sidechain

Control your compressor from a different audio signal and learn about the sidechain input.

13:23

Alternative Compression Types

Learn all about alternative compression types like multiband compression, upward compression, and limiting.

12:54

Stacking Things Up

Parallel compression vs. Serial compression. Find out what these techniques and concepts are all about and learn what to watch out for when using compression.

5:56

Mixing with Compression Pt. 1

Learn about the approach to mixing before compression is applied. Now that you know how to compress, learn when to compress.

9:20

Mixing with Compression Pt. 2

Learn about the essentials when using compression in a mix. Find out what goes into the decision making process when applying compression to different tracks.

13:48

Mastering with Compression

When it comes to mastering, its important to have a grasp on what goals we are trying to achieve through the means of compression. Learn about average loudness, level matching, Mid-Side processing, and stereo linking!

Product Overview

If you produce and mix music, you’ve got to understand how compression is the glue holding everything together. In this all new, in-depth video tutorial series, studio expert Dave Askew teaches you everything you need to know about compression from the beginning to end.

NOTE: If you purchased the original version of “Compression Explained”, log in now to download the new version for free!

This series sets out to explain what compression is, how compressors work, and how to use compression in sound design, mixing, and mastering.

Dave’s videos highlight using native and DSP-based software compressors, as well as hardware compressors, so you can use this information with any DAW or hardware compressor unit.

Dave starts out with a primer on the basic components of an audio signal, which leads into an explanation of the basics of dynamic range. After that, Dave offers a brief history of how compression developed into the staple of audio production it is today.

Next, Dave explores the kinds of compressors in use today, and the electrical components that control them, as well as the components the software versions emulate. That leads directly into videos on the specific controls common to most compressors: threshold, ratio, and makeup gain.

Dave now covers the more creative compressor controls by showing you how to shape your sound with various types of envelope controls. He reveals the different “knee” behaviors, where the threshold meets the compression ratio, and explains how you can control your compressor using a different signal via the sidechain input.

Dave continues with a video on alternate compressor types, such as multiband compressors, upward compressors, and limiters, as well as how you can stack compressors using parallel or serial compression.

Finally, Dave wraps up the series with videos showing you how to apply everything you’ve learned. He shares his approach to mixing with compression, and what goes into his decision making process. Then he shows you how to use compression when mastering audio for final release to the world.

Knowing how to use compression can be the difference between a muddy and dull sounding mix or a polished and exciting one. If you’ve ever wanted to master these vital dynamics techniques, watch “Compression Explained” today!

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OMG! Compression doesn't scare me, anymore!

For anybody who doesn't understand compression, you NEED to watch this series. It will take some practice, but, at least I understand where I'm going now. Before, I was just turning knobs and hoping to get a usable sound. Now, I even know what a KNEE is! So, now off to download that cheat sheet! Thank you for this lesson. Very followable ... even for a beginner, like me!

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Hoodie Submitted 3 days ago

Very Useful Short Course

Great coverage of compression, both in terms of hardware and software tools - this is an area I know I should understand better, and there were several directly practical tips I can now use.

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Alexander Sheboltaev Submitted 2 weeks ago

Very helpful, but something isn't right...

Something isn't right with that explanation about adding effect with serial compression (Tutorial 11: Stacking Things Up). With that logic, four compressors with 1:1 ratio should work like a single one with 4:1, but that just isn't going to happen :)
Too bad there is no way to discuss a particular video separately and get a reply from the course author, like on some other learning platforms...

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Reviews

OMG! Compression doesn't scare me, anymore!

For anybody who doesn't understand compression, you NEED to watch this series. It will take some practice, but, at least I understand where I'm going now. Before, I was just turning knobs and hoping to get a usable sound. Now, I even know what a KNEE is! So, now off to download that cheat sheet! Thank you for this lesson. Very followable ... even for a beginner, like me!

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

Hoodie Submitted 3 days ago

Very Useful Short Course

Great coverage of compression, both in terms of hardware and software tools - this is an area I know I should understand better, and there were several directly practical tips I can now use.

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

Alexander Sheboltaev Submitted 2 weeks ago

Very helpful, but something isn't right...

Something isn't right with that explanation about adding effect with serial compression (Tutorial 11: Stacking Things Up). With that logic, four compressors with 1:1 ratio should work like a single one with 4:1, but that just isn't going to happen :)
Too bad there is no way to discuss a particular video separately and get a reply from the course author, like on some other learning platforms...

great

I've been a musician since a very early age starting with playing the trumpet, guitar, bass, and piano. Not the drums though, my brother got those genes. I am an excellent finger drummer though to say the least!

2. What training have you had?

For formal training I took regular music lessons in grade school and high school which were fortified with training from private tutors. After school I joined the Army band and went through the Army School of Music as well. I'd like to say that most of what I've learned though came through experience and having hands-on opportunities.

3. When did you get into recording?

During my stay in the Army I was the live sound manager. I loved operating the mixing board but I loathed the 'live' environment. I truly enjoyed making things sound great but I didn't like the fact that there is so little room for error in the live setting. I had wished for more time to invest in being able to make something that sounds ok, turn into something phenomenal. I started by recording our Army band performances on a Yamaha AW1600 for fun, but really enjoyed that I could capture that moment then take my time to make it sound amazing without having to worry about the crowd booing. The rest is history!

4. People you have worked with/for?

A few musical highlights have been running live sound for the President of the US, and doing some on the side tech work for the band Dope. I also was able to work with Virus on one of his side projects. Over the years though my focus has been mainly in customer service and tech, so I've talked with thousands of industry professionals on a daily basis which have truly been too numerous to name individually.

5. Why are you so good at training people?

Growing up I always felt that I spent a lot of time training myself how to do things, but oddly enough I always thought I'd never make a great teacher even though I'm a geek through and through. In the early part of my career I turned down so many opportunities to teach music and engineering. I think part of that came with my own insecurity of not having the formal education that society tells us that we need to succeed. It took a lot of time, practice, and personal education to get me past that hump of feeling confident in trusting that what I taught myself was legit. I've finally reached a point where I feel like I have a lot to offer in terms of knowledge, but most of it has come through investing the time with having the hands on experience that not even formally educated people get sometimes. I truly believe the best way to learn something is to get your hands on it and immerse yourself in every little detail. Groove 3 is a great avenue to be able to share that knowledge.

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Compression Explained® is rated
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Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
fullbug812 from
OMG! Compression doesn't scare me, anymore!For anybody who doesn't understand compression, you NEED to watch this series. It will take some practice, but, at least I understand where I'm going now. Before, I was just turning knobs and hoping to get a usable sound. Now, I even know what a KNEE is! So, now off to download that cheat sheet! Thank you for this lesson. Very followable ... even for a beginner, like me!

Date published: 2019-03-20

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
Hoodie from
Very Useful Short CourseGreat coverage of compression, both in terms of hardware and software tools - this is an area I know I should understand better, and there were several directly practical tips I can now use.

Date published: 2019-03-18

Rated 4.5 out of
5 by
Alexander Sheboltaev from
Very helpful, but something isn't right...Something isn't right with that explanation about adding effect with serial compression (Tutorial 11: Stacking Things Up). With that logic, four compressors with 1:1 ratio should work like a single one with 4:1, but that just isn't going to happen :)
Too bad there is no way to discuss a particular video separately and get a reply from the course author, like on some other learning platforms...

Date published: 2019-03-04

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
AlexTeunissen from
Very interesting material and nicely presented!Only watched the first 4 videos, but already very excited and happy with the very well priced 'The processing basics bundle'!

Date published: 2019-03-01

Rated 5.0 out of
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Bobby from
Well paced and clear to followVery easy to follow and a good pace.

Date published: 2019-02-27

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
EZE5441 from
Quite InformativeGood teacher; good examples.

Date published: 2019-02-08

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
ANNMS from
This is the best compression Tutorial series on WWW today!! Meanwhile, it's way too into physics in beginning, I picked up the pace, and then it just got Thumper. Big Thanks to Groove 3 and Tutor!

Date published: 2019-01-31

Rated 5.0 out of
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Frankieroseduffy from
Very goodGréât stuff

Date published: 2019-01-18

Rated 5.0 out of
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Balsingh from
BrilliantBest training on compression I've seen.

Date published: 2018-12-28

Rated 5.0 out of
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cre8tivegod from
greatgreat

Date published: 2018-12-16

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
jamestoffee from
Learn to apply the basicsVery helpful to learn the different aspects of compression to know how to apply compression for different purposes

Date published: 2018-11-27

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
Sahueso from
Very well doneYou can tell he loves what he does and he knows what he's talking about, even if you've been using compression for a while this course goes very in depth.

Date published: 2018-10-24

Rated 3.5 out of
5 by
PianoHan from
Next Level!This one is getting me started.

Date published: 2018-10-12

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
KMac from
Great explanation of compressionDave really lays out the aspects of compression beautifully for anyone to understand. I am just getting to the point where I feel I know how to use it to shape sounds and get desired effects in sound production and this video encapsulates a lot of that in a very accessible manner.

Date published: 2018-09-18

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
BrunoJustino from
Best compression series.I've watched many videos before but none are so well made and explained like this. I feel way more comfortable now when using compressors now. This is definitely a no-brainer if want to learn how to use compressors.

Date published: 2018-09-02

Rated 5.0 out of
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Treighfunky from
Dave hits every question I've ever had about CompressionThis was exactly what I was looking for when it comes to a product explanation. From introduction to finished video I was engaged. I also like how he included material to practice with and the reference guide for compression. This guy is a "Dr." of Musical knowledge.

Date published: 2018-08-31

Rated 5.0 out of
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steveskies from
Very InformativeThis video has everything you need to know about compressors in my opinion. It has cleared up alot for me about using the different types.

Date published: 2018-08-30

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
mminderbinder from
Great IntroductionA great comprehensive intro to compression.

Date published: 2018-08-26

Rated 5.0 out of
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DivRecMike from
Excellent!!!This video is about as good as it gets. The instructor went the extra mile with some (great) explainer graphics/slides in the opening videos before heading into the DAWs and then used some modern plugins to finish it off.... Just good stuff!

Date published: 2018-07-17

Rated 5.0 out of
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ScottH from
Comprehensive CompressionVery comprehensive study on compression. This should be taken every year or so as a refresher. Thank you!

Date published: 2018-05-07

Rated 4.0 out of
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Animelmack from
Good Video!I loved the part of history of compression and the review of types of comps. Keep up the good work! Hope more to come. Compression is a really huge world.

Date published: 2018-05-03

Rated 5.0 out of
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ra from
Great OverviewLoved it. thought it was a great overview on everything.

Date published: 2018-03-14

Rated 5.0 out of
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therulah from
Excellent VideoSuperb presentation of the subject matter - clear, concise and well organized, which makes it much easier to learn (and retain) the material. Great overview of HW and SW options, functionality, parameters, and real-world examples of where to use compression and how to use it. Well done, Dave!

Date published: 2018-03-05

Rated 5.0 out of
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Peridot from
Basics Covered, Great Presentation. Solid overview of compression.

Date published: 2018-03-03

Rated 4.5 out of
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Zincplug from
why,what & when to compressIts just about all here to get you started,well explained and lots to take in very helpful ,now I am going to watch it all again

Date published: 2018-02-26

Rated 5.0 out of
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J.K. Bartlebaugh from
Great Graphical ExamplesI really enjoyed this series of videos. I like the brief history of compression and the graphical examples shown in the video. My knowledge of compression has definitely improved by watching. I may have missed it in the videos but who is the band used in the audio examples?

Date published: 2018-02-19

Rated 5.0 out of
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ravechoe from
Quality production and good overview of compressionVery well produced videos, good intro into compression basics

Date published: 2018-02-16

Rated 5.0 out of
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BGBeatz1 from
very informativeIt help me in learning the fundamentals of compression

Date published: 2018-02-05

Rated 4.0 out of
5 by
MSTRBLACK from
Learned a Lot...This course goes into detail about compression, its history and modern contemporary uses. I learned how a compressor works with its circuitry, its signal flow and what exactly it does besides turning a signal down. I learned about the different types of metering used and some techniques for De Essing, gluing tracks together and overall level control. However, they could have definitely gone over how to compress instruments in the context of a mix much more thoroughly by giving examples and doing it in real time.
I disliked how the Mix and Master sections were handled. Rather than show you how things were done, they have you go and listen to 3 reference mixes and return to the lessons for a gloss over of how the mix sounds different without actually going into what was done to change the mix. Then they rehash what was already gone over and you don't get a full understanding of how compression changes the sound of instruments in relation to each other. I particularly didn't like the "plugging" of specific brands for the tools used, almost like an advertisement for the products. These are minor gripes though compared to the whole package which is why I only removed one star, as a beginner will definitely get there feet wet, I just prefer to be a little more soggy than I got.

Date published: 2018-01-13

Rated 5.0 out of
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turraf from
Great primerIn a nutshell: what is compression, what are compressors and how you can use them. Everything is covered, no stones left unturned. Great for beginners and great for seasoned producers who need some review.

Date published: 2017-12-14

Rated 4.0 out of
5 by
multimarty from
well explained introVery good primer to a beginner to understand compressor.

Date published: 2017-11-11

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
SimonHerring from
Excellent!I got a lot from this tutorial. Everything was clear, concise and well presented. One very useful aspect was what the difference is with all the different compressors out there and ideas about when you might use them.

Date published: 2017-11-07

Rated 5.0 out of
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svegliando from
Great resource on compressionExcellent tutorial and will also make a great reference. The topics are presented logically and easy to follow. The best part was that I could practice with the concepts (between videos) which is very useful for learning. It is definitely not a series that you want to rush through.

Date published: 2017-10-10

Rated 4.0 out of
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Goldfish from
Great tutorialLots of useful details - even for a seasoned pro :-)

Date published: 2017-09-30

Rated 5.0 out of
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aimmedu from
Very Educational Great for note taking

Date published: 2017-09-01

Rated 4.5 out of
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sedrick B from
very helpful10

Date published: 2017-08-01

Rated 4.5 out of
5 by
Ecke from
Very good!Really good, many useful pro tips and also basics. Fast pace which is good, so you dont get bored or loose trace.

Date published: 2017-07-28

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
ben1547 from
Good Stuff!If you don't know how to use a compressor, this is the video for you. Very informative!

Date published: 2017-07-24

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
SRangel from
Very helpfull!Finally got my All-Access pass and I'm already learning alot. Looking forward to seeing what other fine tutorials I find.

Date published: 2017-07-05

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
koziolmatol from
Really a lot of informationFantastic course, I learnt a lot, nice examples for everything, I will definitely watch it once again soon to revise everything :)

Date published: 2017-06-27

Rated 4.0 out of
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AT from
Great introduction this video made the mysterious world of compression clearler. Yet the topic is complex enough to go back to some tutorials more than once

Date published: 2017-06-16

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
LopesAudio from
Pretty self explanatoryClear examples, with loads of usefull information

Date published: 2017-06-11

Rated 3.5 out of
5 by
Reapers Apprentis from
great info butsolid info tutorial but a bit overwhelming for a beginner

Rated 4.5 out of
5 by
Frickjo from
I purchased this as part of a very low cost suite of videos that were advertised on Face Book. I was half expecting to be ripped off. Definitely not the case. This is a very good set of video clips which progressively take you through Compression. Recording is one of my hobbies. It can be an expensive hobby, including the cost of training, so I am self taught.
I use Protools. Very few of the examples were using Protools but it didn't really matter at all. The theory could still be applied within Protools. More in depth than I expected and some things I may never use, but great to have a knowledge of them none the less.

Date published: 2017-05-19

Rated 3.0 out of
5 by
tromputer from
helpfulSometimes I wish it would be even more emphasis on the important stuff. I believe that some things are more important than other things. Also some more space between each sentence please. Let me have the time to think about what was just said, before next sentence.
But overall, it is for sure good education. It's worth the money, and has so much good stuff.

Date published: 2017-05-02

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
mrkaplan from
Nicely ExplainedI finally understand the different types of compressors!!! Thank you!!!

Date published: 2017-05-02

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
edweb from
Great!Not complicated / complex but detailed enough to cover the right basics, with a logical sequence in topic build-up. Geared more towards newbies, it is however also a short and useful 'refresher' for anyone who wishes to tweak their existing knowledge and know-how.

Date published: 2017-05-01

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
malhotga from
Excellent presentation for a beginnerchock full of info but flows smoothly from topic to topic

Date published: 2017-03-29

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
Cool Breeze 711 from
Extremely helpful....Something that i thought was difficult, became very easy to see.I dabbled in compression, but without the specific knowledge of what,
and how it is used. Now this video has opened up a brand new view.

Date published: 2017-03-17

Rated 5.0 out of
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Rikh from
Great.Everything is well explained. All you have to know about compression.

Date published: 2017-03-06

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
David E from
Wonderfully informative tutorial from Mr AskewI've done a few of Dave's tutorials - mostly related to Cubase and in a very short timeframe these complex technologies have transitioned from being tedious foes to becoming old friends. He has a perfect blend of knowledge depth and experience, the ability to convey complex ideas and the energy to make it compelling. In this series the graphics are very well done and really work for visual people. As I progress through this course I am starting to feel very comfortable with the 'dark art' of compression.
Finally, after years of messing around and confusing myself with conflicting 'Tube clips and forums, I'm feeling like I'm getting somewhere here. I am very impressed and highly recommend this course.

Date published: 2017-02-08

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
Gourav from
Great Tutorial on CompressionI needed a refresher course on compression and this one served very well

Date published: 2017-02-03

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
Piper from
A crystal clear explained in depth tutorial.I finally understand compression 120% great clear smooth tutorial.

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
swood30 from
Compression explained perfectlyExplained all the way down to how equipment worked. This was one of the best courses on Groove3

Date published: 2017-01-12

Rated 4.0 out of
5 by
occide from
Very goodDeep background knowledge about compression. Sadly the last parts about mixing and mastering with compression where a little hasty. I would have appreciated going more into detail there. That why I give it 4 of 5 stars.

Date published: 2017-01-11

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
Stubear from
An absolutely excellent seriesA great series of lessons on compression and its uses. This series of lessons is good for all levels of engineers from beginners to experts.
There are so many techniques described in this series, I would say it's a must for anyone wanting to understand how compressors work, and the techniques involved in using them. From FX, to mastering, this series covers a huge range of subjects. Make sure to have your audio coming out of something better than Laptop speakers so you can really hear what is being demonstrated

Date published: 2017-01-08

Rated 3.0 out of
5 by
james c from
i don't think this was taught exceptionally iwellIs there a subtle art to teaching? Do different students have different perceptions of what artful teaching is?
Bottom line: I don't think this course was conveyed well. It is difficult for me to say this because aesthetically/transitionally it was very well put together...but what else can I say- this guy didn't really convey the information well (in my opinion).
Some good fundamentals were laid down on compression though. But a lot of it dragged for me. (i have been home recording for one year (using Logic Pro X), i am by no means an expert. I am an amateur (heavily devoted, but no professional training))

Date published: 2017-01-08

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MuellerLex from
Very good overview on compressionWhile I have picked up things here and there form various sources online, this series really is the most comprehensive and straightforward overview on compression I've ever gone through.

Date published: 2016-10-28

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masonisugly from
PerfectPowerful explaination of how to use compression and all the ways to use it. Fantastic!

Date published: 2016-10-15

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Patrick from
One of the best explanations of compressionI'm one of those people who has struggled with compression for years. Yes, I understand how the controls work... but how, why, and when do I actually use compression? This video series helped me out big time. Here was the key insight for me: it's all about keeping the quitest sounds above the noise floor, and the loudest sounds below digital clipping. So imagine you have a recording that has a whisper sound, and a train going by. If you increase the level so the whisper is above the noise floor, the train sound is going to be clipping. But if you lower the level so the train sound isn't clipping, then the whisper sound is going to be drowned in noise. Compression to the rescue! It was in the first few videos here that compression clicked for me – finally! Then the instructor shows examples of using compression to modify bass sounds, drums, and complete mixes... very very useful.

Date published: 2016-09-03

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rathernot from
Thorough, but...This tutorial series is very thorough, but when you teach what attack means you're not entirely correct.
Attack is not how long the compressor waits to start reducing gain.
Attack is how long the compressor takes to reduce the gain. Gain reduction is happening from the moment the threshold is crossed, and the attack time is how long it takes for the reduction to complete. An attack time of 15 ms means that as soon as the sound crosses above the threshold, it will take 15 ms for the sound to be pushed down. It doesn't mean that it will wait 15 ms to begin reducing gain.

Date published: 2016-08-22

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Jared from
Great course!Really helped me to learn and fully understand compression

Date published: 2016-08-17

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sijel from
Great explanations and compression demosDave gives really clear and understandable explanations with good examples throughout.

Date published: 2016-08-10

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Jahronomo from
From A to ZThis is an excellent tutorial in that it will teach the newcomer to compression and push the veteran engineer into new thinking. I loved it

Date published: 2016-08-02

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BBMG from
De-mystifies CompressionA great class to really clarify an often confusing subject. Well done!

Date published: 2016-07-31

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MoHTown from
Great VideoThank you for this wonderful video. As a producer, I've always struggle of understanding how compression work. However, after watching this tutorial, it has given me an insight on how a compression works and what type of compression to use... this tutorial will definitely be my referencing video, to improve my compression skills.

Date published: 2016-07-18

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Dynamostar from
That's how tutorials and courses should beGreat explanation of the type of compression, useful additional material. great view examples of the diferent types of compressor and how they affect the signal, sonically and also visual. I would see some of the videos time to time when I need some ideas how to use some of my compressors and to give explanation to people that ask me how they work

Date published: 2016-07-18

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soolan from
Excellent subjectFirst off Dave has an excellent voice - yes. I've listened to many on YouTube and like the kids in the car saying "Are we there yet?" Sometimes a 5 min video felt like 25 minutes. Dave kept it interesting throughout the tutorials. Compression is a plug-in I avoided for many years cause it was too complicated. Dave took the time thru each video (with graphics) to break it all down to something understandable. Couldn't wait to get to the next video.

Date published: 2016-07-15

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Notribe from
Best Review on this Topic Yet!I've watched quite a few tutorial series' on this subject and this is by far the best. The tutor explains all you need to know in a relevant and cogent way, not neglecting to make key concepts seem easily digestible and understandable.

Date published: 2016-07-12

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Bazza 11 from
another great tutorial.the tutorial on compression was just what I needed to make the penny drop, thanks.

Date published: 2016-07-08

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welcomekoo from
greatYes Yes great video / leaned a lot easy to understand

Date published: 2016-07-07

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Randog Leader from
Explained the different compressor typesI was always wondering what the difference was between VCA, FET, Vari-Mu, and Optical compressors. This was a breath of fresh air! Great coverage of all the things that other compressor tutorials leave out. My only gripe was that the sample song files were corrupt and would only play about the first minute of the songs but they will probably have that corrected.

Date published: 2016-07-06

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HuskyInDenial from
Learned a lotI've always kind of felt my way around compressors, but having a much clearer idea of what they do and how they work is going to be really helpful going forward.

Date published: 2016-07-06

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WarHorse from
Compression Demystified!One of the best basics on compression that I have heard. Dave Askew knows his subject and is able to provide a comprehending tutorial for any musician desiring to improve audio in recording.

Date published: 2016-07-03

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